Head of Product Development

Our client is a clinical stage R&D company that is developing an innovative treatment for Solid Tumour oncology.

We are looking for an experienced R&D professional to join the team as Head of Product development to lead the product design and development process. The main focus of the position will be ensuring the approval by regulatory authorities and QMS documentation to build the Design History File of the product.

The position is part of the leadership team and works closely with the CEO of the company.

PLEASE NOTE the company is based in Italy and frequent travel will be required.

Requirements:

• A degree in a medical, scientific or engineering discipline
• Solid experience in the design and development of class II and/or ideally class III implantable medical devices.
• Extensive experience in creating product verification and validation documentation
• Project management experience
• Detailed understanding of ISO 13485
• Management of external partners and cross-functional teams
• High level of technical and personal capabilities; a problem-solver
• Ability to travel regularly to Italy or relocate